2026 Election: How to track your midterm ballot status

The 2026 election is Tuesday, which means ballots must be returned in order for your midterm votes to count. Here's how to track your ballot.

Concerns over ballot postmarking delays in WA
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The day before the election, we are hearing from Secretary of State about issues with ballots in the mail.

WA leaders address election security amid DOJ non-citizen voting claims
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State and local leaders will address election security and how you can still confidently cast your ballot later today. It comes as the Department of Justice has claimed hundreds of ballots were cast by non-citizens in our state.

Kim Schrier vs Spencer Meline: WA's Congressional District 8 race
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From the suburbs of King and Pierce counties, across the Cascades to Eastern Washington's orchards, Washington's 8th Congressional District is both geographically and politically vast. For it's first 35 years of existence, District 8 was the largest Republican stronghold in the Seattle area, until it wasn't. FOX 13's Taylor Winkel has more on what's at stake for voters.

5 Washington Supreme Court seats could shape major decisions

Voters will soon decide who fills in five seats on the Washington Supreme Court as it considers major questions on taxes, criminal justice and constitutional rights.

Economy, cost of living center stage in Washington’s 8th District race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier is seeking reelection in Washington’s 8th Congressional District against Republican challenger Spencer Meline, a Leavenworth small business owner making his first bid for public office.

2026 Election: WA officials discuss earlier voter turnout, voter fraud crackdown
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This morning on Good Day Seattle, we spoke to Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs about earlier voter turnout and a recent federal crackdown on voter fraud and noncitizens voting in the 2026 midterm elections.

Feds ask WA to set aside 400 ballots from suspected noncitizens

Federal authorities are asking Washington election officials to set aside ballots from more than 400 voters they suspect registered without U.S. citizenship.

Affordability, budget tops priorities in WA's 29th District legislative race

Two candidates hoping to serve in the Washington State Legislature for the first time are competing on the November ballot to represent the 29th Legislative District.

WA election managers urge voting early
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Ballots for the midterm election will start going out to voters in our area soon. 

Seattle City Council District 5 candidates clash on key issues

With critical issues like public safety top of mind for North Seattle residents, candidates Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are offering distinct perspectives on policing, technology, and city finances.

Tiffany campaign blocks Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from event

The campaign for Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany blocked a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter from covering a campaign event.

WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on primary election day
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WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke on Good Day Seattle about the primary election. Ballots must be placed in drop boxes or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes to progressive activist Katie Wilson

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to Katie Wilson during an address Thursday afternoon at City Hall, saying he had congratulated Wilson in a "delightful" call.

Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race

FOX 13 Seattle is now projecting Katie Wilson to be the next mayor of Seattle, the third woman in city history.

Seattle mayoral race could go to a recount
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As more ballots are being counted in the Washington general election, the Seattle mayoral race is looking like it will head to a recount after Katie Wilson took a late lead.

Katie Wilson takes a slight lead in Seattle mayoral race
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The eight-point lead Bruce Harrell had over Katie Wilson on Nov. 4, has disappeared in the race to be Seattle's next mayor.

Katie Wilson takes lead in Seattle mayoral race
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The eight-point lead Bruce Harrell had over Katie Wilson on Nov. 4, has disappeared in the race to be Seattle's next mayor.